What to expect
Highlights
- The hilltop Ranganatha temple and its views.
- The BRT Tiger Reserve forests and safaris.
- The Soliga tribal heritage of the hills.
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills
The Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple crowns the Biligiriranga (BR) Hills, dedicated to Lord Ranganatha and giving the hills their name.
Practical guide
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Before you go to Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills
Check entry arrangements. Ask temple staff about visitor entry, dress requirements and access to the inner shrine before you travel, especially if you are visiting as a non-Hindu.
Dress respectfully and follow the institution’s admission and photography rules.
Typetemple
Nearest baseBR Hills
DistrictChamarajanagar
Best timeOctober to February
Time neededHalf a day (temple plus a safari)
EntryTemple free
It sits in the forests of the BRT Tiger Reserve, where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet, and is both a Soliga-tribal pilgrimage centre and a base for wildlife safaris.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 90 km from Chamarajanagar via Yelandur; reached by road, with forest-department safaris booked at the reserve.
- Dress modestly for the temple; book safaris ahead and follow the reserve’s timings and rules.
Distance by road
- Mysuru60 km
- Bengaluru180 km
- Ooty130 km
- Mandya90 km
- Kozhikode200 km
Road km to Chamarajanagar; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; early morning for wildlife and clear hill views.
Weather in Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR HillsSeasonal guide
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Today at Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:01 pm
Golden hour best light5:01 pm–6:01 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:01 pm–6:26 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌓 First quarter · 54%
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A protected tiger reserve — stay in your vehicle on safari, do not feed animals, and keep to the temple’s dress code.
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Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills — at a glance
TimingsTemple by day; safaris morning and afternoon
Best timeOctober to February; early morning for wildlife
Entry: Temple free; safari/entry fees at the reserve
Getting here
How to reach Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills
~90 km from Chamarajanagar via Yelandur; by road
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- KSRTC— the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries.Online booking.
- Indian Railways— live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills
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Nearby
What’s near Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills
templeChamarajeshwara Temple
Chamarajeshwara Temple is the living Shiva temple at the centre of Chamarajanagar, where a Mysuru royal dedication, a sculptured entrance tower and an annual chariot festival give the district headquarters a story of its own.
23.3 km · ~39 min by cab · straight lineV
Veerabhadreshwara Temple, Chamarajanagar
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templeVeerabhadreshwara Temple, Chamarajanagar
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Kolada Ganapathi Temple
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templeKolada Ganapathi Temple
A separately mapped Ganapathi shrine near Doddarasina Kola in Chamarajanagar. Keep the worship entrance clear, remove footwear where directed and confirm access before entering.
23.6 km · ~39 min by cab · straight lineA
Anjaneya Swami Temple, Chamarajanagar
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templeAnjaneya Swami Temple, Chamarajanagar
The Anjaneya Swami shrine near Doddarasina Kola is a distinct local temple, not Chamarajeshwara under another name. Visit respectfully during confirmed worship access and ask before photographs.
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templeMale Mahadeshwara Hills
A range of seven hills in Hanur taluk crowned by the Male Mahadeshwara (Madappa) temple, one of the most visited Shaiva pilgrimage centres in Karnataka, reached by a ghat road and famed in the sung folk epics of the region.
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waterfallBharachukki Falls
The eastern of the two great cascades of the Shivanasamudra falls, where the Kaveri fans out over a wide rock face on the Kollegal (Chamarajanagar) side of the river; fullest and most thunderous in and just after the monsoon, with coracle rides at the base when the flow allows.
33.2 km · ~55 min by cab · straight line
wildlifeBandipur National Park
A famous tiger reserve and former Mysore royal hunting ground on the Mysuru–Ooty highway, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere; jeep and bus safaris in the teak-and-scrub forest offer chances of tigers, leopards, elephants, gaur and dhole.
67.0 km · ~112 min by cab · straight line
viewpointHimavad Gopalaswamy Betta
The highest peak of the Bandipur range, about 1,450 m, topped by the Venugopalaswamy temple and often wrapped in mist (himavad = "misty"); reached by a park bus from the checkpost, with sweeping views over the forest.
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Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills?
October to February; early morning for wildlife and clear hill views.
What are the entry fee and timings at Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills?
Entry: Temple free; safari/entry fees at the reserve. Timings: Temple by day; safaris morning and afternoon.
How do I reach Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills?
About 90 km from Chamarajanagar via Yelandur; reached by road, with forest-department safaris booked at the reserve. Dress modestly for the temple; book safaris ahead and follow the reserve’s timings and rules.
How much time do I need for Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills?
Half a day (temple plus a safari).
What else is near Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills?
Nearby you can pair Chamarajeshwara Temple (23.3 km), Veerabhadreshwara Temple, Chamarajanagar (23.5 km), Kolada Ganapathi Temple (23.6 km), Anjaneya Swami Temple, Chamarajanagar (23.7 km).
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Photographs: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Dineshkannambadi at en.wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.